Head of Reporting & Technical Accounting, Kraken

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field; active CPA required with deep knowledge of US GAAP
• 10+ years of accounting or audit experience, including at least 5 years in corporate SEC reporting and disclosure
• Background in financial services, fintech, banking, or exchanges; experience with complex financial instruments like derivatives
• Familiarity with regulatory and subsidiary-level reporting
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a pragmatic approach to accounting decisions and deal assessments
• Proficient with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite; Workiva or similar reporting platforms a plus
• Collaborative, innovative, and flexible, with strong cross-functional relationship-building skills

Desirable

• The Head of Reporting and Technical Accounting will be an integral part of the Finance team and will work closely with your Finance and Accounting leadership cohorts
• This role reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and will have touchpoints to stakeholders in legal, acquisitions and various business line leads
• Lead a high-performing team across regulatory reporting, financial reporting, M&A, and technical accounting
• Evaluate new US GAAP pronouncements and complex transactions; oversee technical research and disclosure review
• Build strong relationships with external auditors and accounting technical advisors
• Manage the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial statements and reports
• Manage SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, S-1s, and private placement memorandums
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in collaboration with broader finance teams
• Review financial statements for U.S. and international subsidiaries to ensure compliance and consistency
• Partner on drafting technical accounting memos and policies, ensuring clarity and alignment in implementation
• Develop and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls